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A Clean Computer Is A Happy Computer
2006-12-02 15:41:10
"Is your computer annoyingly slow?Got stuff popping up on your screen all the time?Well I can help you solve that problem in 20 minutes."With over 10 years experience......now serving Abbotsford and surrounding areaCALL Jim 604-302-9971
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What A Crock!!!!
2006-12-02 15:41:10
Today while driving down South Fraser Way going west, at the corner of Clearbrook, I saw a young man sitting in the median with a sign saying "Hungry, Broke can you help me out?"Those of you that know me know that my hear is filled with compassion for the homeless and the down and out but I didn't get an opportunity to stop.I stopped at the Valu Village mall and what do I see? This same young man heading into the liquor store.I say shame on you. If you want to party get a job. If you sincerly are hungry go buy a meal with any funds you get.
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CUPE 774, City of Abbotsford reach agreement to end job acti
2006-12-02 15:41:10
ABBOTSFORD, BC, July 29 /CNW/Abbotsford City Council has approved aMemorandum of Agreement reached on Thursday and ratified yesterday by membersof CUPE 774, bringing to an end a 24-day job action. Employees will return towork tomorrow (July 30).The five-year agreement, which is retroactive to January 1, 2005 and endson December 31, 2009, includes general wage increases of 3% per year from 2005through 2008 and a wage increase of 3.5% in 2009. The City will also match theaverage of wage settlements negotiated for 2009 in the local governments ofChilliwack, Mission and Langley Township if they are greater than 3.5%.Other highlights of the settlement include:- $70,000 for market adjustments for positions below market in 2006;- $70,000 for market adjustments for positions below market in 2008;- Improvements to the benefit package."We are pleased that the dispute between the parties has been settled,"said CUPE 774 president Joe Rodrigue. "The Memorandum of Agreement reachedredresses to s...
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Back Where I left Off!!!!
2006-12-02 15:41:10
I was wondering what happened to the homeless situation after Compassion Park? I will be making some inquiries and trying to help you put a face to the homeless situation in Abbotsford.There are many people and organizations trying to make a difference and I will be, over the next few weeks , bringing you stories from them and the people that they work with.I will be taking the next week off to gather info and start to work where I work best which is in trying to make a difference in social causes.If yo are homeless or have a story that I need to explore which is in the Fraser Valley then please get in touch with me at abbypulse@gmail.com
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Right To Sleep Protester continues Hunger Strike
2006-12-02 15:41:10
Right-to-sleep protester continues hunger strikeCanWest News Service; Victoria Times ColonistFriday, August 04, 2006VICTORIA - A Victoria homeless man who has been repeatedly arrested and jailed since 2003 for sleeping in public places has taken his fight to the next level.David Johnston, Victoria's right-to-sleep protester, has been on a hunger strike at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Institution for 31 days.His battle, which sparked the establishment of tent cities in the city last fall by other homeless people, has frustrated courts to the point where Johnston is now serving two consecutive sentences of 120 and 90 days.Johnston has gone on a hunger strike every time he's been jailed. This most recent sentence, however, is putting his life in danger, and authorities are powerless to stop him from starving to death.The homeless man has signed an order which prevents prison or medical officials from force feeding him or hooking him up to an intravenous drip if he passe...
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Putting a Human Face On The Homeless Issue
2006-12-02 15:41:10
By Robert Freeman Black PressJul 27 2006Putting a human face on the homeless is likely the first step the Fraser Valley regional government will take in treating the problem, says Chilliwack Mayor Clint Hames.But finding a cure to the growing number of homeless is going to take the elimination of the main causes like poverty, mental health and drug addiction, he says."We need to create a face for homelessness," he says. "We need to understand who these folks are."Hames and Hope Mayor Wilfried Vicktor, a leading voice for a regional approach to homelessness, travelled to Calgary this week to see how that city deals with the problem.Despite Alberta's economic health, there's an estimated 4,500 homeless who literally line up every night at Calgary's two shelters - and the numbers are reportedly increasing."They have the hottest economy, the most jobs, what the hell is going on?" Hames says.Officials at the Calgary Urban Projects Society (CUPS) were unavailable for comment.The societ...
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Don't Forget The Abbotsford Airshow
2006-12-02 15:41:10
Click On Picture Above or this link For The A irShow Information
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Please Sign Our Guestbook
2006-12-02 15:41:10
Please take a few minutes to sign our guestbook and tell us where you are from, what brought you to our site and what you would like to see.Your opinions are important to us.The link is in the right side panel.Thank YouJim
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Bans On Feeding Homeless.......
2006-12-02 15:41:10
Please don't let this sort of thing happen here in Abbotsford.Bans on Feed ing Home less Spread, Face Challengesby Catherine KompAug. 4 ? Anti-poverty activists and civil rights advocates filed a lawsuit against the city of Las Vegas this week challenging an ordinance that makes it illegal to feed homeless people in public places.The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada filed the suit Wednesday on behalf of activists with Food Not Bombs, a grassroots anti-poverty group that provides free, vegetarian meals in hundreds of city parks across the country. Plaintiffs claim the new law, passed July 19 , violates constitutional rights to free speech, free exercise of religion, free assembly, due process of law and equal protection under the law.Las Vegas joins a growing number of cities passing laws and ordinances that target the homeless and their advocates. City councilors in Orlando, Florida also recently voted 5?2 in favor of a measure making it illegal to feed homeless people in pub...
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Youthworks
2006-12-02 15:41:10
Did you know that almost a third of Canada's homeless population are 16-24 year-olds?That's about 65,000 young people without a place to call home.It's a serious situation - one that needs to be addressed.In January 2006, Raising the Roof launched Youth works, a Canada-wide initiative aimed at breaking the cycle of homelessness among young people.The logic behind Youthworks is that the best way to deal with homelessness is to solve it at the beginning, not treat it at the end.Read more about this national effort to end youth homelessness.
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Somethin' A Little Extra In Abbotsford
2006-12-02 15:41:10
There?s Somethin? Xtra in AbbotsfordTucked back in a small little strip mall just off of South Fraser Way you will find a unique one of a kind bakery in the Fraser Valley called ?Somethin Xtra.?Owner, Rita Hemmerly, tells us that the reason they are so unique is that all of their products are ?egg free and use NO ADDED SUGAR in any of their products,? which are perfect for those with type 2 diabetes.The CANADIAN Diabetes Association Says:To limit sugars and sweets like sugar, pops, desserts, candies, jam and honey because if you have Type 2 diabetes the more sugar you eat the higher your blood glucose will be.To Limit sugars and sweets like sugar, regular pop, desserts, candy, jam and honey.Thankfully there is a store like ?Somethin Xtra? that offers jams and other products with no extra sugar added.NEW PRODUCT ALERT?Somethin Xtra" has also added a new product called ?Hemp Hearts? which is one of the most nutritionally complete food sources on the planet.Some of the benefits of ?He...
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Letter From James Breckenridge
2006-12-02 15:41:10
This is a letter I received from Mr. James Breckenridge (homelessinabbotsford.com) regarding the state of the homeless after the closing of Compassion Park. It makes for an interesting read.Hi Mr. JW heeheeActually I have had air conditioning as my application for one of the Supported Independent Living Units was accepted so I am at the Salvation Army upstairs in their "PODs". Have access to my own computer but unfortunately not the internet. I work part time in the Emergency Shelter and while it is not something I would or could do as a career (in fact I have worked more hours than I should for health reasons) it is something that needs be done. I would very much like to find an interesting and challenging job - while I am on a positive roll.They pretty much went back to chasing the homeless as soon as compassion park closed. The emergency shelter is full most nights and we are turning away a lot of people because of no room, about a dozen each night over the long weekend. As far a...
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Craigslist Vancouver
2006-12-02 15:41:10
If you haven't experienced Craig slist Vancouver it is time to take a look.Craigslist is a centralized network of online urban communities, featuring free classified advertisements (with jobs, housing, personals, for sale/barter/wanted, services, community, gigs and resumes categories) and forums sorted by various topics.It was founded in 1995 by Craig Newmark for the San Francisco Bay area. After incorporation in 1999, Craigslist expanded into 9 more cities in 2000 (all in the US) four each in 2001 and 2002, and 14 in 2003. As of June 2006, Craigslist had established itself in approx. 310 cities all over the world.The Vancouver site has many adverts from Abbotsford and area.Visit Craigslist Vancouver and see what all the fuss is about. "Somethin Xtra""New Hemp Heart Product"Visit Site For More Info 109-2669 Langdon Avenue Abbotsford BC
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Clearbrook Brewing Company
2006-12-02 15:41:10
Clearbrook Brewing Comp any Clearbrook Brewing is a brew on-premise operation offering its customers a state-of-the-art facility to assist them in producing beers, wines, coolers and ciders for personal consumption. Commencing in January 1993, Clearbrook Brewing has grown and now occupies a 5000 sq ft facility at Unit #2 2043 Abbotsford Way, (click here to view map). Our aim is to provide quality ingredients, friendly staff, good advice and assistance, along with production equipment to ensure a commercial-quality finished product you can serve with pride. Clearbrook Brewing operates under provincial U-brew license 201726 and as such we are compliant with the British Columbia Liquor Controls Act. In a nutshell, you, the customer, must take an active part in starting the batch. We can oversee fermentation and filtration. You, the customer, must package (bottle or can) the batch and remove it from the U-Brew. Through this endeavor the customer must also sign a contract of bailment: i.e....
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My Online Yard Sale
2006-12-02 15:41:10
I have items to sell and will be posting them at my yard sale online. If you are interested in anything please e-mail me at abbysales@gmail.comor call 604-302-9971Check out the items here http://jimsonlineyardsale.blogspot.com/
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Sorry For No Updates
2006-07-30 05:40:00
Just back from a well needed vacation in Oliver BC. The campground was great as usual and we even visited a few wineries.Look for more updates as I am rested and ready to go.Where are the issues? Let me look and see what kind of trouble I can stir up now.
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Jubilee Park Music
2006-07-13 23:16:00
Jubilee Park , Abbotsford, BC, hosts ?Jammin? in Jubilee?. Several groups will perform weekly from July 20th to August 24th.Grab your lawn chair and groove to the ADBA's summer concerts in Jubilee Park showcasing a diverse and highly talented pool of local performersFeaturing: ? July 13 ? Bassic Sax Jazz Ensemble (5 piece)? July 20 ? Nikki Werner (local country artist)? July 27 - Dixon Road (retro-rock & new country)? Aug 3 - Emily Adams (country vocalist)? Aug 10 - Evans Palmer (Canadian Balladeer & Piper)? Aug 17 - The Bottom Line (4 piece Blues & Rock Band)? Aug 24 - Jane Perrett-Murray (Opera singer)
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Abbotsford Freecycle!!!!
2006-07-11 20:34:00
Freecycle is a way to give away things you might have around the house to people that need it and to receive things that you may need. The local group boasts 1544 members and is growing quickly.Things we have received include a 27 inch TV, a stereo system, a ghetto blaster, video's, books and much more.Click the pic above or the link to become a member and start giving and receiving. Let's keep stuff out of the landfill
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Garbage Strike!!!
2006-07-10 23:26:00
Ok my rant for today....I loaded up my car with our household garbage and headed out to the dump to get rid of the car full of waste and recycleable things that have been storing up over the past few weeks.I spent 10 minutes getting through construction on the Mission highway and then another 45 min. in a lineup waiting to get into the waste removal station. It was packed and it was hot.As of today the City of Abbotsford website states:Garbage Service: Residents on the east side of Abbotsford will have their garbage picked up as usual by the contract company, Waste Services Incorporated. Garbage pick-up on the west side of Abbotsford has been disrupted. Residents on the west side of Abbotsford are encouraged to take their garbage to the Matsqui Transfer Station on Valley Road. There is a fee for this service, but west side residents will receive a credit to their property tax account of $3.00 for each week that the garbage is not picked up.My question is why is garbage being picked ...
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Regional coordinator proposed to match homeless with houses
2006-07-05 20:20:00
from the The Chilliwack ProgressBy Robert FreemanThe Jul 04 2006A regional housing coordinator to match individual needs to community resources in the Fraser Valley is one of the many ideas to ease homelessness in the region that surfaced at a stakeholders? forum Thursday in Chilliwack.Another is the ?credit card? system in Mission that homeless people can use to get a meal, a shower, clothing and transportation. A proposed gold card slated to start in September will match volunteer mentors with registered users looking to access professional services like dentistry.?There?s buckets of resources out there,? Chilliwack Mayor Clint Hames said after the day-long forum attended by about 110 community stakeholders, service groups and government agencies. ?The real challenge seems to be getting everybody pulling in the right direction.?Hope Mayor Wilfried Vicktor, who chaired the forum held at the UCFV theatre, said there was a commitment made at the meeting to deal with the problem as a ...
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Art From The Inmates
2006-06-29 00:20:00
An innovative idea has come to Mountain Institution in the Fraser Valley.Basically inmate owners will produce quality works of art while incarcerated. This art will then be marketed and sold which in turn generates funds for more works of artand business growth.This will help to take the inmates of institution pay and jobs and they will pay income tax on this revenue. This will be the first time a proposal like this has seen it's way to inception or inmates have paid tax in Canada.From Their WebsiteInsideArt is a ground-breaking organization that not only brings you wondrous works of fine art, but also brings hope, skills, and opportunities for individuals who are making a concerted effort to change their path in life.This registered cooperative markets the fine works of two groups of artists - current and former federal prison inmates, and their "outmates," professional community based artists and mentors who share their creative talents and business skills.The production of art h...
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Pending Teacher's Strike
2006-06-28 01:09:00
Go back to work after summer break! Period.The parents certainly are not with you on this one. On an informal poll of 30 parents today not one supported the pending strike.I say teachers should get a mandatory pay raise each year to rise with cost of living - no more/no less. They should also get extended health benefits. BUT NOT AT THE COST OF OUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION.You know you will be mandated back to work and I hope this time the government sticks to their guns and makes you pay for every day of your illegal strike.If I break the law I have to suffer the consequenses, so should you.
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Welcome Back
2006-06-28 01:06:00
A few people asked me why I quit publishing Abby Pulse and the reason was that I was having a hard time to find the time to write the stories. I also didn't think anyone was actually reading it until I received the numerous e-mails asking me to bring it back so here we are.I will be giving my opinion of how I see things that are happening in the area, without apology. Unless of course you can show me where I am wrong.So here we go.......
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